Toronto Airport Information - Information about YYZ Airport Near Toronto Pearson International Airport Toronto Airport Information Toronto Pearson International Airport: 6301 Silver Dart Dr, Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2, Canada Search Airport Hotels Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport Overview Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport is usually referred to by the shorter name Toronto Pearson International Airport. The airport is located over 20 miles to the Northwest of the Toronto, Ontario city center. The airport is named for Lester Pearson who served as Prime Minister of Canada for many years. With a passenger load in excess of 33 million people, Toronto Pearson is the busiest airport in the nation of Canada. The airport is also quite large in land size, and it is Canada’s largest airport in area as well. This airport is the major hub of airport activity in Canada. History of the Toronto Pearson Airport The airport’s history dates back to 1937 when several tracts of land were purchased for the purpose of airport construction. The airport was officially opened in 1938 with an old farmhouse serving as the airport’s first terminal building. At this time, the airport was known as Malton Airport.

Later in 1938, a second terminal was built, and two runways were constructed. The first passenger flights landed at the airport in the summer of 1938. During the World War II period, the airport was used as a base for military pilot training. Pilots trained at this airport came from all across the nations of the British Commonwealth. After the war, the airport continued to expand with the addition of another terminal facility. The runways were also expanded at this time. In 1960, the name of the airport was changed to Toronto International Airport. The current Terminal 1 building was built in the 1960s, and Terminal 2 was built in 1972. The 1980s and 90s brought more changes to the airport. In 1984, the airport took its current name. Terminal 3 was opened in 1991. Terminals Currently, Toronto Pearson operates two functioning terminals designated Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. There are five operating runways. The longest runway is 11,120 feet in length while the shortest is 9,000 feet in length.

There is a lot to do at Toronto Pearson while waiting for a flight. Art is a major attraction at the airport. The airport conducted a major art competition in 2000 for works to put on permanent display. Eight works were eventually chosen, and travelers can see these works displayed in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Throughout Terminal 1, passengers will find several exhibits detailing the art and history of Canada. These displays change throughout the year. Some past exhibits included Canadian sports and photography. Besides art, Terminal 1 has a dinosaur exhibit. The major attraction of this exhibit is a complete Allosaurus skeleton that is on display. There is an interesting exhibit located in Terminal 3 called Toronto on Film. This exhibit tells the story of how the city of Toronto was featured in various movies. For travelers who want to stay connected to the Internet, Toronto Pearson has free Wi-Fi Internet access. This service is available in both terminals. There are two interfaith chapels for prayer and reflection. There is a chapel in each terminal, and Catholic and Protestant services are held in each chapel each day of the week. Transportation Passengers who need to travel between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 may use the LINK Train.

These trains also connect passengers to the parking lots. Trains run so that passengers wait no longer than seven minutes for a train. Valet parking is available curbside. Express Park is for parking under three hours. Daily Park and the Value Park Garage offer short and long-term parking. Airlines Serving Toronto Airport Overview Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport is an important transportation hub for Air Transat, Sunwing Airlines, and WestJet Airlines. These airlines are famous for offering more than 750 daily flights to popular destinations located in Austrasia, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America. They are also famous for offering travelers fantastic customer service that can help you take the stress out of planning a trip abroad. Here is some background information about each of these airlines’ services and destinations that can help you plan your next trip from the downtown Toronto area efficiently. Air Transat Air Transat is a Quebec-based airline that offers Pearson International Airport’s largest selection of commercial flights. Most of Air Transat’s typical customers are business travelers and vacationers who are searching for efficient ways to travel to popular destinations located in Europe and North America.

Air Transat currently offers more than 125 flights each day to popular destinations including London’s Gatwick Airport, Glasgow’s International Airport, and Orlando, Florida. These flights offer travelers flexible afternoon schedules, gourmet meals, cocktails and other amenities that make traveling abroad a pleasant experience. Air Transat also offers more than 80 seasonal flights each summer to popular holiday destinations including Barcelona, Dublin, and Paris. Most of these flights offer flexible summer schedules that can help you make connections to popular vacation destinations located in the Canary Islands, France, and Scotland. Sunwing Airlines: Sunwing Airlines is a Toronto-based regional airline that is one of Pearson International Airport’s flagship airlines. It operates its national headquarters and largest customer service center about 300 meters to the right of Pearson Airport’s Terminal 3. Sunwing Airlines also offers travelers nearly 90 flights each day that travel from Pearson International Airport to popular destinations including Rome, Las Vegas, and Vancouver. Most of these flights offer travelers daytime scheduling, reclining seats and wireless Internet service that offer everything needed to relax during your flight. WestJet Airlines WestJet Airlines is a Calgary-based budget airline that was one of the first airlines to offer flights from Pearson International Airport.

It currently operates an aviation maintenance yard about 600 meters north of Pearson International Airport’s runways. WestJet Airlines offers passengers more than 100 daily flights that travel to popular destinations including Sydney, New York City, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Most of these flights offer travelers televisions, a large dinner menu, and other perks that are a tremendous value. Travelers can learn more details about these perks when they visit the WestJet Airlines Customer Care Center located about 500 feet to the right of Pearson International Airport’s main entrance. Ontario travel guide - Wikitravel Eastern:-5/-4, -5(No DST) in Atikokan Central and Northwestern:UTC-6/-5 Ontario [1] is the most populous and second-largest province of Canada , home to the Canadian capital city of Ottawa , as well as Ontario's own capital Toronto , Canada's largest city. Ontario is bordered by the province of Quebec to the east, by the Great Lakes region ( Michigan , Minnesota and New York ) of the United States to the south, by Manitoba to the west and by Hudson and James Bays to the north.

Understand[ edit ] In addition to being Canada 's most populous province, it is also a major tourist destination, especially around the Niagara Falls . Most of the population, more than 90% resides in the four regions that make up Southern Ontario, which covers a much smaller land area than the expansive north making it worlds apart in topography and local culture. Ontario can provide the visitor with access to Canada's most populous city, Toronto; the world's largest fresh water lake, Lake Superior; and even a polar bear park in the arctic circle due to its massive size. While the majority is clearly English speaking, one will find historic French speakers and some signage in French, many other immigrant languages in the greater Toronto area in addition to First Nations people's native tongues still being spoken. Talk[ edit ] English is spoken throughout Ontario. French is spoken in some parts of the province especially along the border in eastern and northern Ontario. Services are available in both English and French at all Federal and Provincial Government offices as well as many Municipal Government offices. Many large and small business offer services in French although this is not always mandated by statute.

The closer one gets to Quebec , the more likely one is to be able to receive service in French in stores, restaurants and other businesses. Some banks and ATMs also offer service in Chinese, particularly in Ottawa and Toronto. More than 95% of the Ontarian population is fluent in English or French. More than 91% of the population is fluent in English. By plane[ edit ] Most visitors arrive in Ontario by way of Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Mississauga (just outside of Toronto , in the metro area). The airport is a major hub for most Canadian air carriers. If your ultimate destination is in Southern Ontario, you will likely pass through Pearson at some point. Many flights from overseas will land in Toronto, and daily flights are available from many Canadian cities and most American hubs. For destinations in Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Valley , flights from within Canada, from the United States, and the United Kingdom are also available to Ottawa . Many American hubs have daily direct flights into Ottawa. In Southern Ontario, there are airports at Windsor , Sarnia , London , Hamilton and Kingston which are served by Air Canada and/or WestJet to various Canadian destinations (but most commonly only to Toronto ).

There is also an airport at Kitchener which is served by Delta Air Lines to Detroit and WestJet to Calgary. If you are going to Windsor, you will land at Detroit Metro Airport just across the border. If you plan to travel to Northwestern Ontario or the North of Superior region, then Thunder Bay International Airport would be your best bet. Air Canada has direct flights from Toronto and Winnipeg, to name a few, and Westjet has flights from Hamilton and Winnipeg. Driving from the USA, border crossings include: International Falls, Minn. to Fort Frances, Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Sault Ste Marie , Ontario; Port Huron, Michigan to Sarnia , Ontario; Detroit, Michigan to Windsor , Ontario; Buffalo, NY to Fort Erie , Ontario; Niagara Falls, NY to Niagara Falls, Ontario ; Wolfe Island to Lansdowne ; Massena to Cornwall . If you are coming from Quebec , the southern routes are TransCanada Highways 20 and 40. 20 connects to the 401 (a direct route to Toronto ) and 40 connects to 417 (heading to Ottawa ). If your intentions are Northerly, the Ottawa route is the most direct.

From Manitoba , there really is only one option by car (unless you are coming via the USA), and that option is TransCanada Highway 1, which connects to 17 in Ontario. By bus[ edit ] AVMMAX2000 Charters [2] is a Toronto (Ontario, Canada) based Charter Bus Rental company with 20 years of experience providing comfortable chartered bus rental services to anywhere in North America. Greyhound Canada [3] travels to nearly 1,100 towns and cities in Canada, via 400 coaches during peak travel periods. As well, Coach Canada [4] is another bus service that runs in partnership with Trentway Wagar Lines. Megabus, [5] , provides service from New York City , Buffalo , Buffalo-Niagara Airport, Philadelphia , Syracuse , Rochester , and Washington, D.C to Toronto. . Ne-On, [6] , is a service operated jointly by Greyhound USA and New York Trailways that runs two buses a day from New York City to Toronto . Pacific Western [7] offers charter services, which is available throughout the entire GTA, Mississauga, Brampton, Niagara Falls Region, Buffalo NY Airport and Montreal Airport.

But, they could assist you with any transportation requirements outside of these areas including: All of Canada and the USA. By train[ edit ] Within Canada, VIA Rail Canada [8] is the most common way to enter Ontario by train. It is not unheard of to enter Ontario from the USA by train, but the customs waits between the USA and Canada are no different than might be expected by car or plane. By car[ edit ] Ontario is a large province and, as a result, the car is nearly the most convenient way to explore it. If you are arriving by plane initially, cars are easily rented if you are over 23, but easiest if you are over 25 years of age. Despite what you may have been led to believe, there is more to Ontario than Southern Ontario and Toronto (or Hamilton , or Niagara , or whatever), and driving to and through the vast and varied regions of Ontario can be an adventure. Coming from the USA, your options are numerous. In Northern Ontario , the car is a must if you wish to get from place to place.

In most cases, you will be driving the TransCanada Highway (a cross-Canada network of highways, often offering more than one route), either on Highway 17 or Highway 11. 17 follows a more Southerly route hugging Lake Superior, while 11 ventures Northward at North Bay and heads through a slightly less populous region of the province before heading southwards. Do note that 11 and 17 come together in the Thunder Bay region. To the west, 11 heads to its end at Rainy River and the USA, while 17 heads up to lead to Manitoba . Even by car, you will be unable to access the Northern half of Ontario. Roads are the exception, not the rule, and you will rely on plane and train nearly anywhere north of Lake Nipigon. Speed limits are posted in metric. Roadways are usually in good condition. On major highways, drivers routinely exceed the speed limit by 20 to 49 km/h despite the threat of hefty fines.

Anyone caught exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more, or making certain undesirable driving manoeuvres such as racing, preventing others from passing or rushing to turn left on a fresh green light before the oncoming lanes have moved, can be hit with an automatic fine between $2000 and $10,000, a seven-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impound. Lane discipline by drivers is considered mediocre at best. Although it is widely known that passing should be only done on the leftmost lanes, drivers routinely pass on the rightmost lanes, mostly due to slower drivers failing to change lanes to the rightmost lanes. Ontario has High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes [9] on Highway 403 and 404. Cars and even motorcycles require at least two occupants per vehicle to use them around the clock. If you are coming from the USA, remember that motorcycles without passengers are banned from Ontario HOV lanes. It is different from most USA HOV lanes allowing motorcycles, even if without passengers. By bus[ edit ] Within the Greater Toronto Area (which includes a large portion of the area around Toronto), GO Transit [10] is an option.

Fares are calculated by distance, much like regular intercity transport. This is the best mode of public transit between cities and towns in this region. GO Transit mostly serves daily commuters into Toronto, and service is most frequent during the early morning and late afternoon. Some routes are served by train during certain hours. By boat[ edit ] Ontario contains many excellent recreational waterways including: the Great Lakes, the Rideau Canal, the Trent-Severn Waterway, the Ottawa and St Lawrence Rivers. The St Lawrence River includes the Thousand Islands region as well as the St Lawrence Seaway system. The Niagara River is one of the wonders of our natural world although it is most definitely not a recreational waterway! The River includes the great cataract we know as Niagara Falls and is bypassed for navigational purposes by the Welland Ship Canal. The Pelee Islander, tel: 1-800-661-2220. Daily trips to Pelee Island and mainland Ontario, Canada. Service from Sandusky is limited to once daily during the summer months, and is further restricted during the spring and fall. Advance vehicle reservations. The MV Jiimaan, Jackson St, [11] .

The largest passenger ferry along the Lake Erie route to Pelee Island. Leaves from the foot of Jackson St., Sandusky. To Lemington, Canada, Kingsville Govt. Dock, Ontario, Canada and Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada. By train[ edit ] VIA Rail services many areas of Ontario, from small towns to the largest cities. Many of the larger stations are served by several trains each day. Stations are often located in the downtown area of some cities, and are sometimes served by local public transit. In Toronto, car rentals are available from within the station. Within the Golden Horseshoe , GO Transit [12] is a convenient and fast way to travel, if you can do so either in the early and late rush hour periods. In the summer months, GO Trains travel special express trains between Toronto and Niagara Falls, ON The big exception to the above is if your destination is Northern Ontario (such as Moosonee or Lake Superior Provincial Park ). There are train services to these areas that are your only options, excepting planes. By plane[ edit ] Toronto 's Lester B.

Pearson International Airport [13] ( IATA : YYZ), is the province's largest airport and a major hub for most Canadian air carriers. Regular service is available to regional airports throughout Ontario. More locations are served by Toronto's City Centre Airport. Ottawa has an international airport for destinations in Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Valley . In Southern Ontario, there are airports at Windsor , Sarnia , London , Hamilton , Kingston , and Kitchener . If you plan to travel to Northern Ontario or the North of Superior region, airports include Thunder Bay , Sudbury (Ontario) , Timmins , Sault Sainte Marie (Ontario) , as well as many smaller airports. The larger carriers serving Northern Ontario from airports in Toronto and Ottawa include Air Canada Jazz, Bearskin Airlines, and Porter Airlines. Eat[ edit ][ add listing ] The Greater Toronto Area , Ottawa , Golden Horseshoe , and Niagara Falls / Niagara Region each offer you a wide variety of Indian, Chinese, Thai, Italian, Latin American, Japanese, fast food, and French cuisines (all formal and unformal).

Toronto and Ottawa have large immigrant populations, and have an unusually high variety of quality specialty cuisines, that cater to Western, Asian, European palates. Visit Gluten-Free Ontario [21] for a list of restaurants/bakeries in Ontario that offer gluten-free food. Drink[ edit ][ add listing ] In Ontario, the legal drinking age is 19. In Southern Ontario, you will find a great variety of beer and spirits at your disposal, while in Northern Ontario your options are usually limited to the most common North American standards. Do take note that drinking in public is discouraged by law in Ontario and most parts of Canada, exceptions being licensed patios and the like. Where[ edit ] Beer is available from the Beer Store [22] (run by Molson, Labatt and Sleeman), while beer, wine and other alcohol is available from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario [23] , commonly called the LCBO, (run by the government). In Northern Ontario, you will typically only see the LCBO (and this will also be the case in some rural areas of Southern Ontario). The only time you will ever see alcohol in a grocery store is when that store has an internal LCBO.

You will never find alcohol in convenience stores in Ontario. You can also buy wine at the Wine Rack [24] in some areas. Alcohol may not be easily available outside of LCBO and Beer Store hours, so stock up on alcohol ahead of holidays and store closures. Beer may also be purchased at breweries. Of course, pubs and bars are no rarity in Ontario. In nearly every community you will enter, you will be able to find at least one tavern or bar. A domestic bottled beer will typically cost around $3.50 and a cocktail-type drink around $4.50 or higher. Expect the prices to vary, with prices being much higher in urban centres. Drinks are served "smart-serve" in Ontario, so they will never be made free-pour, every (single) serving of liquor, beer and wine have the same amount of alcohol (though in reality, particularly strong beers or wines will have more alcohol per serving) Beer[ edit ] Ontario has an active beer culture that has blossomed recently in Southern Ontario in particular. Below are some of the breweries you can expect to find: Amsterdam Brewing Co.

[25] , based in Toronto Taps Brewery [39] , based in Niagara on the Lake Much like the recent popularity of smaller, regional breweries, brew pubs have become increasingly popular in some cities throughout Ontario. These brew unique beers within the restaurant that supposedly reflect local tastes and matches some of the dishes offered. Wine[ edit ] The Niagara region, home to Niagara Falls and Niagara on the Lake , is Ontario's premier wine-production region. Wine is also produced at 13 wineries in Essex County and Pelee Island , Canada's most southern point. Ontario has a comparatively young wine industry that is expanding rapidly. Ontario, and Canada in general, is renowned for its consistent and unique ice wines. It is also gaining increasing recognition for its world-class premium table wines. It's wine regions are right in the middle of the northern grape-growing belt – between 41° and 44° north. That puts southern Ontario just south of the famous Bordeaux Region in France, and parallel with northern California wine regions. Ontario is considered a "cool climate region" – which means at harvest time grapes are blessed with more concentrated flavours and balanced acidity which makes them wonderfully food friendly.

That's why cooler climate wines typically have a livelier flavour than those from hotter climates. The Vinters Quality Association (VQA) is an association of wineries that provide insight into the quality of Ontario wines. When purchasing wine made in Ontario, look for a "VQA" logo on the bottle - this tells you the wine has been approved by the association. Keep in mind that there are still many wines that are not certified, but lack of certification does not necessarily mean a poor wine. Smoke[ edit ] In Ontario, recent Supreme Court rulings have made it difficult to convict on charges of possession, and police are generally lenient towards possession of up to 30 grams. However, buying, selling, cultivating (for non-medical use) and smoking marijuana in public is still illegal. Tourists are advised to avoid smoking marijuana in public areas, though the risk of criminal prosecution is minimal relative to most of the world. Get out[ edit ] Quebec , to the east, is the nearest populated area of Canada and presents an interesting contrast to Ontario. Lake Erie Tour Route and Lighthouses. Go back to the mainland and see the shoreline.

The drive (or boat ride) around Lake Erie takes you through the Working Waterfronts around Buffalo NY, Cleveland OH, Detroit MI, Erie PA, Toledo , OH, and southern Ontario and is intermingled with beautiful preservations of flora and fauna as well as the history of North America's first westward expansion, the Old Northwest Territory. Toronto Airport Guide Toronto Airport Guide One of the Major Hubs for North America Ian Muttoo, flickr Toronto Ontario Canada North America Airports The Layover While Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport may serve the largest city in Canada, its influence as an aviation hub extends far beyond. The airport is one of the major hubs for North America and only one of 2 airports on the continent that serves 6 continents with direct flights. (The other is New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport.) Since Toronto is located within such close proximity to the East Coast of the United States, the airport has had US immigration preclearance capabilities since 1952, allowing international transfer passengers to pass through US immigration in Toronto, and proceeding to any number of destinations within the United States. This has allowed the airport to grow and essentially become a major East Coast airport hub not just for Canadian but American travelers as well.

Toronto Pearson is a wonderfully functional modern airport, but some of its main drawbacks are its space constraints due to channeling US preclearance passengers, who account for 25% of the airport’s traffic. As such, there are 3 zones in the airport -- domestic, US transborder and international. The necessary confined walkways and transfer areas required for these passengers have restricted communal amenity spaces within. Regardless, Toronto Pearson remains one of the major hubs of North America, and if you’ve got a few hours to spend, here’s what you need to know. Major Airport Upgrades Named after Canada’s 14th prime minister, who also happened to be a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Toronto Pearson, as the airport is known, has benefited from several major upgrades. Terminal 1, which composes the airport’s main terminal, is a sleek, open, steel-and-glass enclosed structure that opened in 2004, and holds nearly 60 gates. It is the home of Air Canada, and all of the Star Alliance airlines operate out of here.

(As Terminal 1 was planned, the older Terminal 2 was folded into the operations of the new building, and ceased to exist in 2007.) Currently, all flights in and out of the airport operate out of Terminals 1 and 3; the latter is home to all other airlines that are not part of the Star Alliance. Coming and Going Pearson is located anywhere between 30 to 60 minutes from downtown Toronto. Despite the modern upgrades, Toronto Pearson is not served by any rail links. However, in 2010, Toronto’s transit authority started construction on a direct rail link, connecting Union Station (Toronto) to the airport with an express train, with work to be completed by 2015. Within Pearson Airport, the 2 terminals are served by the frequent and efficient LINK Train people mover; these 2 6-car trains also connect travelers to airport parking. Recently, Terminal 1 has been home to the first and only ThyssenKrupps Express Walkway, a high-speed moving platform that zips passengers through the terminal, deftly allowing them to board at a slower rate by accelerating them nearly 1,000 feet in a mere minute and a half.

Get Refreshed The best bet for travelers needing more amenities at Toronto Pearson would be to access, or buy your way into one of the airport’s 10 airline lounges. The major airlines that serve the airport have their own facilities, including American Airlines, Air France-KLM and Air Canada, whose lounge facilities are the most extensive. However, travelers not associated with these airlines can buy their way into the Plaza Premium Lounge , which operates several lounges in both terminals; each lounge caters to a specific traveler; they are divided accordingly among domestic, US transborder and international travelers. For $35 Canadian dollars, travelers can access showers, Wi-Fi, food and drinks, all for 3 hours, making these lounge areas a good bargain for those in need of extra amenities. Airport Amenities One of the more remarkable features of Toronto Pearson is the space devoted to modern art and sculpture. Since 2006, visitors have passed through a massive steel sculpture by American minimalist artist Richard Serra in Terminal 1. Titled Tilted Spheres , the curved steel panels -- 39 feet long by 14 feet high -- appear to be precariously caving in on whomever passes between them.

This is one of the major artworks to be found in the airport, alongside works by Catalan Spanish artist Jaume Plensa and German industrial designer Ingo Maurer. The airport’s exhibits, past and present, have relied heavily on the city’s cultural institutions, ranging from the Royal Ontario Museum to the Toronto International Film Festival. These days, Terminals 1 and 3 feature changing exhibits that feature Canadian culture, ranging from rugby to local art and design. Airport Dining Options For dining, Pearson Airport has also been notoriously low on options. That started to change in 2012 with the opening of 13 new dining venues, each helmed by a well-known local chef. Dining options include Heirloom Bakery Café in both terminals, Nobel Burger Bar in Terminal 3 and Trillium, a tapas bar, also in Terminal 3. Additional venues started to open in late 2012, with the remainder to open in 2013. One thing to note about the airport’s amenities is that most dining options happen to be located prior to security check-in, rather than after security clearance. So plan accordingly.

Going Wireless Toronto is one of the few airports in the world that is entirely wired with free Wi-Fi for all of its travelers. NYC-based writer Andrew Yang frequently used Toronto Pearson airport as an alternative to John F.Kennedy Airport for Asian and European flights. The Hot List YYZ (CYYZ) @ OurAirports Terrible web site. badly designed and unfriendly. re: Why is Toronto International Airport not customer frien Thu, 12 Jul 2012 — Anonymous Flyer at Lester B. Pearson International Airport , Canada oh, you are so wrong!!!!!! First though, my question would be why do you travel with so much luggage that you cannot simply wheel it around for yourself? Yesterday I was meeting a 13 year old who was on a five hour layover from Barcelona to Edmonton. I asked an airport employee if he could provide me with some information about where she would be so that I could meet her. He asked me to write a note for her, then he found her when the plane arrived, ensured that everything was well with her and later on purchased us drinks at Tim Horton's. I was friendly, not angry; my niece was polite; the employee was phenomenal.

My niece had heard scare stories about Toronto (Edmonton apparently bashes Toronto too), but this simple act of 'niceness' gave her a wonderful introduction to our (my!) city. Maybe change your outlook and you will find more pleasant circumstances. Why is Toronto International Airport not customer friendly Tue, 10 Jul 2012 — Anonymous Flyer at Lester B. Pearson International Airport , Canada It is always a pain to fly back into Toronto Airport despite the fact that it is an image builder for the city and country for so many visitors. First it is an expensive airport so the fees you pay are already one of the highest in the world. Second it is usually miles to walk from the plane up escalators, down escalators in a bland corridors and vast rooms. then you come to the immigration where the clueless personel trying to make orderly lines make you walk much further than necessary as necessary in a snake rather than individual lines. Then the insult of arriving after tiring journey and being asked to faddle about and pay $2 for a luggage cart. This last item is one of my tests for a civilised country. Most airports that I have visited mainly Europe offer free carts.

Clearly Toronto airport is greedily money oriented rather than making customers happy. This really leaves a bad taste in the mouth. I am ashamed of Toronto airport because of its snivelling attitude. Try looking at airport users as humans you want to impress. It may be the most improved airport in Canada but it is still bottom of the pile. re: Aircraft times/arrivals/departures — @jasmantle at Lester B. Pearson International Airport , Canada I do everything in my power to avoid flying through Toronto International (which is yet another airport named after a dead politician, a dismal trend). The security line-ups are long, the prices are high, the taxes are high, and the layout of the terminal (it takes 20 minutes to walk from the gate at international arrivals to customs - and then you have to exit into the unscreened area and go through security again. Just a really really bad layout. Fortunately, being in Ottawa, I can get almost anywhere in North America in one connection or less - while avoiding YYZ.

re: Supply / demand I flew a Cessna 150 in and out of YYZ many years ago when flying ops were moved from the BFC to YZ's north end due muddy runways in the spring. Supply / demand — Anonymous Flyer at Lester B. Pearson International Airport , Canada I'm not defending the costs of landing a 747... yes it's outrageous. But, having been into Pearson in a light plane once, I would say that the landing fee is fair - especially outside of peak hours ($75). I'm sure the landing fee is set to keep us little guys from joyriding in the area and becoming a hazard to the more serious traffic which is lined up on approach. Certainly the $75 (or $200) is not a money making proposition. I do agree, though, that there are a lot of better alternatives nearby. CYTZ in an awesome little airport. Approaching the city over the water, with the skyline just of your shoulder is really amazing.

World's highest landing fees Toronto: Arriving & Departing - TripAdvisor Toronto: Arriving & Departing Review a place you’ve visited JOIN We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Toronto each week. Toronto Traveller Article: Comments (15) Located on the northwest shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a 90 minute drive from Niagara Falls, a five hour train ride from Montreal, an hour's flight from New York or Chicago, and an eight hour flight from western Europe. Further down this page, you'll find information about train and bus services, which can be an affordable and easy way of getting around southern Ontario and Quebec. By Air: Airports Serving the Toronto Area In planning a flight to Toronto, you can choose from several airports: Lester B. Pearson International Airport ( YYZ ) is 25 km (16 mi) northwest of downtown Toronto. It's by far the largest airport serving the Toronto area. See details below, and the article Toronto: Getting Downtown from Pearson Airport . Toronto City Centre Airport ( YTZ ) is 3 km southwest of the financial district, on the Toronto Islands, and is used by Porter Airline's short-haul flights.

See details below, and the article Toronto: Getting Downtown from the Island Airport . J.C. Munro Hamilton International Airport ( YHM ) is 85 km (55 mi) southwest of downtown Toronto. The city of Hamilton isn't a major travel destination in itself, but if you're renting a car this airport is conveniently halfway between Toronto and Niagara Falls. See the Hamilton: Arriving & Departing page for details. Buffalo Niagara International Airport ( BUF ) is 175 km (108 mi) from Toronto, just across the United States border and close to Niagara Falls. It can easier to find cheap flights from the U.S. to Buffalo, if you don't mind the two hour drive or bus ride into Toronto. See Buffalo: Arriving & Departing for more info. Pearson Airport Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport is Canada’s busiest passenger airport, located in neighbouring Mississauga. The airport is a major hub for Air Canada , and offers flights on over 75 other airlines. Getting Downtown from Pearson Airport There are a number of ways to get downtown. See the article Toronto: Getting Downtown from Pearson Airport .

Terminals and Connections You can use the airport's Live Flight Information search to get terminal and delay information for your flight. The airport has two terminals, numbered 1 and 3. (Terminal 2 was demolished a few years ago.) To get between the terminals, take the LINK shuttle train . It's between the terminal building and the parking garage, connected by skybridges; you won't have to go outside. The trip takes about two minutes and you'll wait no longer than five minutes for a train. LINK is free, wheelchair accessible, and runs 24 hours a day. If connecting through Toronto, make sure you allow the minimum connection time for your airline (for Air Canada, it's found on their web site .) When making international connections in terminal 1, follow the connections signs carefully: they may point you to a faster way to clear customs without leaving the "secure" area. Flying to the United States Due to heightened security measures, it's prudent to arrive three hours before your US-bound flight. There's a limit of one carry-on bag, plus one personal item: a purse, laptop, or camera bag.

(Some additional items, such as medical devices, diaper bags, and pets, are exempt from these limits.) See the CATSA web site for details. Expect more intensive security screening for US-bound flights, including full bag searches and the use of full-body scanners . These measures are leading to longer lines than were typically seen before 2010. When flying to the United States, you will clear U.S. Customs and Immigration in Toronto. This is called "pre-clearance" and means your flight will arrive in the U.S. as a "domestic" flight. But it does lengthen the check-in process in Toronto, so make sure you leave plenty of time. You'll also need to have the street address of your hotel (or wherever you're staying) handy to fill out the customs form. You'll need a passport or NEXUS card to enter the United States by air; for full details, see United States: Crossing the Border . Also, make sure you have the full street address for where you're staying in the United States, as this information is required on customs forms.

ATMs in the Airport The ATMs (cash machines) throughout the airport are connected to the Interac, Mastercard, Maestro, Cirrus, Visa, and American Express network. If your card only has the Plus logo, it may not work in the airport's ATMs. You may be able to use it at the currency exchanges found throughout the terminals. There's also an ATM that takes all major cards in the Sheraton Gateway Hotel connected to Terminal 3. Cross the skybridge (which also connects to the LINK shuttle train), enter the hotel lobby, take the escalator down, and turn right. City Centre (Island) Airport This airport on the Toronto Islands is home to Porter Airlines , with flights to Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax (with a stop in Ottawa), Thunder Bay, New York (Newark), and Chicago (Midway). Some helicopter tour companies also operate from here. There are a number of ways to get to your hotel from the Island airport. See the article Toronto: Getting Downtown from the Island Airport . By Train: Union Station Those arriving in Toronto by train will arrive at Union Station , located at the intersection of Front St. W. and Bay St. in the heart of downtown.

Union Station is linked to both Yonge and University subway lines, as well as buses and taxis. Numerous major hotels and tourist attractions such as the CN Tower and Rogers Centre are within walking distance. Train service between Toronto and Canadian destinations is provided by VIA Rail . (For all the options to Niagara Falls, see the article Niagara Falls -- A Day Trip from Toronto .) Amtrak provides service from Toronto to New York City. Ontario Northland trains serve North Bay and Cochrane with rail service to James Bay. By Bus Intercity Buses at the Toronto Coach Terminal Intercity bus service arrives and departs at the Toronto Coach Terminal, located at the intersection of Dundas St. W. and Bay St. (The closest subway station is Dundas, with an underground PATH connection through The Atrium on Bay.) Major bus companies include Greyhound Canada and Coach Canada , along with their low-cost carriers Megabus and NeOn . For all the ways to get to Niagara Falls, see the article Niagara Falls -- A Day Trip from Toronto . Regional Commuter Buses Some towns and cities within an hour or so of Toronto are served by regional public transit buses operated by GO Transit , many of which serve the GO bus terminal next to Union Station.

See the article Toronto: Public Transportation for more info. Share your knowledge Untitled Page Car Rentals Whether you’re planning to explore Ontario or simply have a meeting to attend, you can pick up and drop off a vehicle at any of the six on-site rental agencies right at Toronto Pearson. You’ll find rental car agencies on Level 1 of the parking garages adjacent to both terminals. Offsite car agencies are located at Viscount Station which is accessible by Terminal Link. To make reservations, or learn more, please contact car rental agencies directly. Advantage Car and Truck Rentals Economy Rent-A-Car Quality Inn & Suites - Airport Hotel & Parking Airport Hotel & Parking Quality Inn & Suites - Pearson International Airport 5585 Ambler Drive Mississauga, ON L4W 3Z1 3.83 miles from YYZ Shuttle Frequency: Please call hotel to confirm pick up/drop off time Booking Options Please check availability of this hotel About This Hotel Laundry Services Description Park-and-fly travelers heading to or from Toronto Pearson International Airport may consider the Quality Inn & Suites, which offers free 24-hour shuttle service. The newly renovated bedrooms feature personal refrigerators, high-definition flatscreen televisions, and soft pillow top mattresses.

All guest rooms feature all the modern amenities, including free Internet and Wi-Fi, phones with free local and 800 number calling, work space, coffee maker, iron and hair dryer. Take care of business while out of the office in the 24-hour business center, or work out at the free fitness center. Mornings feature a complimentary breakfast buffet and complimentary newspapers. Shuttle Hours Please call hotel to confirm pick up/drop off time Check-In/Out Time 24 Hours Prior to Arrival Parking Information Parking: Ample on site Parking is available. Directions Lester B. Pearson International( YYZ) From Airport- Distance: 3.83 MI/6.16 KM WEST to Hotel Take Hwy 427 South. Merge onto Hwy 401 West bound, Exiting on Dixie Road. Make a left on Dixie Road. The first set of lights at Aerowood, make a right. First stop sign on Ambler Drive, make a right. The hotel will be up the street on the right hand side. Customer Reviews Verified Review Mark S- November 29, 2016 Outgoing shuttle was at a preset time and it arrived only a few minutes late.

The pick-up at the airport was within 5 minutes of our arrival outside. Room was comfortable. Breakfast wasn't too memorable, but it was included in the price. Overall a decent experience for departures from CYYZ. Verified Review Irene C- November 20, 2016 Although we arrived rather late, it was not a problem . Verified Review Elaine B- November 17, 2016 Convenient location and good breakfast Verified Review Robert C- November 16, 2016 Good basic accommodation. The breakfast included hot items and the staff member was both friendly and responsive. Upon hearing our complaint about noise in the middle of the night, the registration clerk reduced our room charge by $20. I was impressed. Verified Review Arden V- November 14, 2016 The hotel was clean and quiet. Staff were very helpful.

Verified Review William H- October 23, 2016 good Verified Review John G- October 21, 2016 Room was good - everything was fine except for the very long walk to our room from the elevators - we are seniors - and would have preferred a closer room Verified Review James B- October 17, 2016 The woman at the front desk Angela was too busy defending her position to truly listen. The airport shuttle dropped us off at the wrong Quality Inn and we didn't know it. We had to pay $25.00 for a cab to get to the right location on Ambler Drive. She kept stating that it wasn't their fault because the shuttle service is an independent. Well it is their fault because they hired them and should make sure the shuttle service treats their guests properly. She was caustic and called her boss who did nothing for us. Verified Review Jill S- October 14, 2016 Good night's sleep - all we could ask for. Just a little too far from the airport when others are a lot closer. Verified Review Jack M- October 12, 2016 Staff excellent, room excellent and shuttle service perfect.

Will definitely stay and park again when we travel. Booking.com: Hotels near Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ, Canada. Book your hotel now! More properties near YYZ - Toronto Pearson International Airport We've negotiated with thousands of hotels to get the very best deals. We call them Secret Deals and they only last for a limited time. You can get these deals for free by subscribing to our newsletters. You can even choose your favourite destinations to receive personalised deals. Get started now by entering your email address. We'll instantly send you a link to our Deal Finder! Don't worry – your email address is safe with us. We'll never share your private information and you can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up for our newsletter and get the first pick on discounts of 20% or more! Please enter a working email address Sorry, it seems as though you’ve subscribed several times already. This may be a glitch, so please try again later. Sorry, we’ve encountered an error. Please try again later. My first name is

Question: Which city is served by Lester B. Pearson Airport?
Answer: TORONTO